Bandon Dunes: is the new Shortys course worth it?

[ccjimmy2001]

I’m headed to Bandon in July and there’s some debate among the group: should we play the new Shorty’s course, or just replay one of the big courses?

I’ve read through multiple threads on here but figured I’d put it to a poll.

On one hand, I don’t want to fly all the way across the country to be hitting putter off the tee on multiple holes. On the other hand, I’ve heard it’s a gem.

 

[Chef23]

I would play it on one of the days you might be a bit tired. In between days when you are playing two rounds.

 

[lambeau]

golf trips should be fun.
this sounds fun.

 

[Nashtyone]

Played it last year. None of us thought it was worth it and aren't playing it this year

 

[tnk210]

I would say Preserve > Shorty's, Big course > Par 3 courses. This would all be dependent on the group and desire to maximize the golf. When I go to Bandon, I go hard so typically 2 rounds and 1 Par 3 course.

 

[echico]

I have played the preserve a few times but never Shorty's. I would play it if I went back today because it is the only course I haven't played.

That being said if you make Shorty's the first round of the day your next round on a big course will be discounted. Just a thought.

 

[Nashtyone]

I have played the preserve a few times but never Shorty's. I would play it if I went back today because it is the only course I haven't played.

That being said if you make Shorty's the first round of the day your next round on a big course will be discounted. Just a thought.

Shorty's and Preserve don't work for the discount.

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[echico]

Shorty's and Preserve don't work for the discount.

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I read that as saying the rates on Shorty's and The Preserve don't change not that it doesn't count as a round for the next replay rate. I know I have used this method to get replay on a big course in the past.

 

[Nashtyone]

I read that as saying the rates on Shorty's and The Preserve don't change not that it doesn't count as a round for the next replay rate. I know I have used this method to get replay on a big course in the past.

Don't think they let us get a discount last year when we went Shortys then big course, but I could be wrong. In general I didn't care for Shortys and we aren't playing it this year. Was just too gimmicky for me. Would have rather saved the $100 or spent that in the pro shop